A farmer can purchase a drainage plow, hook it to his tractor and start drainage system installation by himself.
for ZD1200 plow, and 300+ hp tractor for ZD1600 and Stealth ZD plows. AgLeader’s In command 1200 display, water management module, which will control the plow, RTK receiver, RTK base station, and pipe to install. There is a large variety of pipes of- fered on the market. Typically, PE or PVC pipes are used for this operation with SN4 or SN8 stiffness class; everyone decides what fits bet- ter for him. All soil types, except sandy soil, do not require fabric cover around the pipe; for sand, it is recommended to use a pipe with protection, so small particles won’t get in through the pipe perforation.
Typically, after delivery and one day of training, the plow operator can install without help from the dealer. Before installation, the tractor is driven along the installation line in order to collect elevation data. Then install parameters are entered (min/ max and target depths), systems calculate if it is possible to install with these parameters, the plow is lowered into the ditch, and installation starts, very easy. During installation, depth is controlled by RTK GPS and angle by gyro-accel- erometer in order to keep the correct and sloped pipe run.
Reasons to Install Tile • Better Root Systems – Lowering the water ta- ble with sub-surface drainage systems pro- motes better root systems that grow deeper. These larger, healthier roots allow plants to extract more nutrients and moisture for more of the growing
season.Reduced compaction – Fields utilizing proper water management have less saturated soils which reduce the likelihood of compaction caused by trying to work ground that is too wet.
All plow models use the same leading AgLeader Technology’s precision ag displays, modules, RTK receivers, and base stations.
• Improved crop quality & yields – A properly drained field will have increased crop quality and quantity. Results from over 125 drainage experiments in the US show increases in
yields of corn by 34%, soybeans by 29%, wheat by 76%, and alfalfa by 42%.
• Better dry year yield – Tile drainage only re- moves excess water that is damaging to the plant from the soil. Plant roots will typically grow downward until they reach a saturated area in the soil. Even in a dry growing season, the soil is typically wet in the spring planting season. In these years, deeper and healthier root systems developed due to proper drain- age are able to obtain more nutrients for a longer time than shallow roots from inadequate spring drainage.
• Better Soil Structure – Basic agronomy sug- gests the ideal soil structure for most soils is 50% parent material, 25% air, and 25% water. Proper drainage allows excess water to leave the soil profile in order to maintain the ideal ratio for optimal crop development.
• Drainage helps not only farms with excessive moisture in the ground but also those who have irrigation systems. Due to irrigation, the soil will increase in salinity due to the irrigation water. Proper drainage in even irrigated soils will help filter the salt solubles out of the soil quickly, providing your crop with a healthier balance.
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